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The Lady BirdsEpisode 16: Diastasis Recti, Part 1In this episode, we’re breaking down diastasis recti—yep, that thing everyone on Instagram is talking about—and what it actually means for your body. We cover:🤰🏼What diastasis recti is (and how to pronounce it without panicking) 👶🏻 Why it happens in every pregnancy🔍 What we’re looking for when we assess it (spoiler: the gap is not the whole story)🤸🏼♀️ Why function > aesthetics when it comes to core recovery🧠 What helps, what doesn’t, and what to stop stressing aboutWe also chat about our babies growing up too fast (walking already?!) and the rollercoaster of being working...2025-05-1321 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 15: Jessica's Fertility JourneyThis week, The Lady Birds 🐦✨ dive into Jess’s personal journey with fertility and IUI (intrauterine insemination). We talk about navigating fertility as a queer couple, choosing a sperm donor, and all the emotional (and logistical) highs and lows that came with it.We also chat about her experience choosing a sperm donor, hilarious donor profiles, and the real impact of stress on fertility (spoiler: it’s not easy to just “relax”). Whether you’re TTC, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the process, we hope this episode feels like a supportive convo with friends who’ve been the...2025-05-0626 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 14: Pubic Symphysis Pain: Tips, Treatment, and What Actually HelpsIn this episode Becky and Jessica dive into one of the most common (and most annoying!) pregnancy pains: pubic symphysis pain. As pelvic floor PTs—and one of us who felt it firsthand—we’re breaking down what it is, why it happens, and most importantly: how to manage it.What You’ll Hear:📍 What exactly pubic symphysis pain is🧬 Why it happens during pregnancy (hint: it’s not just hormones!)🤔 The difference between pubic pain, lightning crotch, and groin pain🛠️ Real strategies for relief: movement tips, stretches, and smart modifications⏰ Why early treatme...2025-04-2924 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 13: Work Trips, Milestones and Baby ProofingThis week the Lady Birds 🐦✨ are talking about juggling early motherhood, leaving their babies for their first overnight trip away, and needing to baby proof their house! 👶 What’s Inside This Episode? 💥 Our first time away from our babies… from pumping to food poisoning, it was an experience!👶 Baby food drama: allergens, textures, and tiny taste testers with BIG opinions 🚧 Baby-proofing adventures + crawling chaos (our homes will never be the same) 🍼 Baby milestones😂 The daily dance of balancing work, motherhood, and trying not to totally lose it💌 Join the Flock! Got q...2025-04-2225 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 12: C-Section Recovery – What You Need to Know!Hey, Lady Birds! 🐦✨ In this episode, Becky and Jessica dive into all things C-section recovery. Whether you’re planning for one, recovering from one, or just love learning about postpartum healing, we’ve got you covered.👶 What’s Inside This Episode? 🔍 How common are C-sections really? 🤕 C-section vs. vaginal birth recovery – what’s actually different? 👐 Why scar massage is a must-do—even if you don’t have pain. 💪 Strengthening, mobility, and getting back to movement safely. ✨ The TL;DR: C-section recovery isn’t as different from vaginal birth recovery as you might th...2025-04-1524 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 11: Pumping & Sleep Training AGAINHey Lady Birds! 🐦✨ Becky and Jessica are back with another raw, real, and (hopefully) ridiculously relatable episode! This week, we're diving deep into the chaos of pumping mishaps (forgot the pump, the flanges, the milk… what didn’t we forget?! 😭) and the highs and lows of sleep training.🚼 What’s Inside This Episode?💡 Becky’s epic streak of pumping disasters—will she ever make it to work with all the parts? 🤦♀️ (She does eventually!)😱 The heartbreak of spilled breast milk (we no longer cry, but we still get upset)🍼 Pump settings, suction strength, and our long term pumping/fee...2025-04-0826 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 10: Preparing For Postpartum Recovery Is Birth Prep TooThe Lady Birds 🐦 know recovering after birth is no joke, and the timeline isn’t as simple as "six weeks and you’re good to go!" In this episode, we break down what postpartum recovery actually looks like, from zero to six weeks and beyond. We talk about what “being cleared for exercise” really means, the importance of progressive loading, and how everyone’s recovery looks different. Whether you’re an elite athlete eager to return to training or someone just trying to pick up their baby without pain, we’ve got practical insights for you. What We Cover in This...2025-04-0125 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 9: Planes, Babies, and Bumblebees: Traveling with a Tiny HumanTraveling with a baby is an adventure—equal parts chaos, comedy, and occasional triumph. In this episode, we share our best (and worst) travel stories, including a near-death experience (okay, MAYBE a slight exaggeration) with a bumblebee and a heroic cowboy. We also dive into the unexpected ways babies behave better for literally everyone but their parents and discuss why direct flights are worth every penny when traveling with a little one.From sleepless road trips to unpredictable airport delays, we talk about how to keep your expectations low, your sense of humor high, and your baby en...2025-03-2522 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 8: Birth Preparation - Push Prep 101This week on The Lady Birds, we're diving deep into the world of push prep. Whether you're planning for an epidural, going unmedicated, or haven't decided yet, we’re here to break down everything you need to know about pushing effectively. From understanding how your pelvic floor works to the best positions for birth (yes, the answer is it depends!), this episode is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and the encouragement you need to feel confident heading into labor. 💪🌟 What We Cover:The epidural experience: What to expect and how to prep ahead of time...2025-03-1828 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 7: Baby Sleep, Sleep Training, & Boohoo TearsSleep. We miss it, we dream about it (when we actually get to sleep), and we definitely talk about it nonstop. In this episode, we’re diving into the rollercoaster that is baby sleep—what’s worked, what’s failed spectacularly, and why some advice should come with a warning label. From sleep training wins (and woes) to middle-of-the-night dilemmas, we’re here to commiserate, laugh, and remind you that yes, one day, they will sleep. (So we've been told)We also get into:🍼 The sleep training experience—did it work? Did we survive?😴 The best and worst sleep advice...2025-03-1123 min
My Artist Friend#16 - Snart theme for March with BeckyToday, I’m beyond excited to chat about March’s Snart (Snack+Art) theme: Photography! My kid chose it and it turns out I’m very enthusiastic about it!I got so caught up, I didn’t even mention that I managed a team of photographers/photo editors who set up their own studio, did on-site shoots and so much more in downtown DC for a start up yeeeears ago!Or that my mom is a photographer who took me to the darkroom with her when I was little and even made her own darkroom in our h...2025-03-0432 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 6: Birth Preparation: Perineal Tear Risk ReductionWe’re kicking off a three-part series all about birth preparation!In this episode, we're breaking down the best ways to prepare your pelvic floor for labor, how to reduce the risk of tearing, and why relaxation is key to a smoother birth experience. From vocalization tricks(hello, deep growls! 🐻) to positioning tips and the role of a pelvic floor PT before and after birth, we’re giving you all the practical advice to help your body work with you, not against you. Plus, we’re debunking myths about epidurals and discussing how movement, mindset, and even a warm comp...2025-03-0430 min
This Flocked Up LifeAdvice To Live BySend us a textIn this episode of This Flocked Up Life, we dive into a listener question from Jessica M.: "What are some of the best pieces of advice you've been given, and how has it shaped your life?"From baby shower blessings to peanut butter and jelly, we share heartfelt stories about the advice that has truly changed our journeys through motherhood, friendship, and personal growth. We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us.lacey@thisflockeduplife.com becky@thisflockeduplife.com Join the Flock and follow u...2025-02-2643 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 5: Pumping - The Endless Toggling, Missing Parts and Pumping in The CarPumping parents, this one’s for you! 🍼✨ Join us as we dive into the highs, the lows, and the downright chaotic moments of pumping—like forgetting theone tiny valve that makes the whole thing work. (We’ve all been there.)🔄 The never-ending cycle of washing, losing, and replacing pump parts🍼 The great flange size mystery—becausewhy is the standard size so wrong?💨 Hands-free pumps: lifesavers or just another thing to clean?🚙 Pumping in the car—why some pumps are justtoo intense for multitasking🏕️ Prepping for a Wilderness Survival class… while also figuring out how to store breastmilk😂 Tryin...2025-02-2525 min
In Her WordsAuthor Spotlight: A Conversation with Becky Ellis (Originally Aired 12/5/2024)Becky Ellis shares insights from writing her memoir as well as her extensive experience in the publishing industry. Becky is a Timberwolf Pup and her story confronts the silence surrounding the generational impact of war. The daughter of a highly decorated World War II combat sergeant, she is a veteran of a war fought at home. She earned a BA in English Literature at UC Berkeley and has over twenty years of experience in the publishing industry. She teaches writing in Portland, Oregon, where she lives, plays, and has raised three daughters. Little Avalanches is her debut memoir.2025-02-2035 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 4: All Things Prolapse: Running, Weightlifting & Future PregnanciesWorried about prolapse? Are you pregnant or postpartum? Still want to run, lift, and feel strong? 🏃♀️💪 You’re in the right place! Today on The Lady Birds, we’re busting myths and breaking down everything you need to know about prolapse—what it really means, clinically why symptoms matter just as much if not more than diagnosis, and how to keep doing what you love without fear.
👀 Think you have to quit running or lifting? Nope! We chat about managing pressure, strengthening smart, and why pelvic floor PT is your BFF (now and for future pregnancies). Plus, we’re calling out the...2025-02-1834 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 3: The Return to Work Struggle (And Why It’s Okay to Feel Every Emotion About It!)Hey Lady Birds! 🐦✨ This week, we’re gettingreal about the messy, emotional, sometimes overwhelming process of going back to work after maternity leave. Spoiler alert: It’shard, no matter how much you love your job!We’re talking about:🔹 Theactual hardest part about going back to work (hint: it’s not just leaving the baby)🔹 How our work-life priorities have completely shifted (and why we’re actually okay with it).🔹 The surprising things we miss about maternity leave (and the ones we don’t)🔹 Why we suddenlyget why people ease back in with a part-time return.🔹 The...2025-02-1130 min
Chasing Brighter Podcast: A Midlife Guide To Your Best LifeSuper Woman Diaries #26: Choosing Joy Amidst the ChaosHey, superwomen! Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter podcast. 🌟 This week, hosts Kelly & Jessica are diving deep into a real, raw, and honest conversation about balancing the weight of the world while still choosing joy. Life can feel overwhelming, but we get to decide where we put our energy—and today, we’re talking about how to stay informed, advocate for what we believe in, and still embrace the good in our daily lives.
💡 Here’s What We’re Chatting About:
✅ Navigating the heaviness of current events – How do we stay informed without being consumed by negativity?
✅ PMDD, mental...2025-02-1027 min
Brave Together Parenting: a podcast for parenting disabilities and unique needs.ASK US ANYTHING: How to Talk to Kids about Natural DisastersHello Brave Friends! This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and, you guessed it, ASK US ANYTHING! In this Ask Us Anything episode, #204, we are responding to the question, How do I Talk to My Kids about Natural Disasters? In this conversation, our hosts discuss the emotional impact of natural disasters and how to communicate effectively with children during these times. They emphasize the importance of choosing truth over comfort, validating children's feelings, and preparing for emergencies. The conversation also touches on the significance of...2025-02-0530 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 1: Meet Becky & Jessica—Your Lady Birds 🐦✨It’s happening! The Lady Birds podcast is finally here! Becky and Jessica—two pelvic floor PTs with a combined 18 years of experience—are kicking things off by introducing themselves, sharing the story behind Lady Bird Physical Therapy, and explaining why pelvic health (and cutting through the BS) is their passion.
In this episode, we’re talking about:✅ How Becky and Jessica became pelvic floor PTs✅ The very different paths that led them to pregnancy and postpartum care✅ Why so much of the info out there is outdated, misleading, or just plain wrong✅ What you can expect...2025-02-0407 minThe Lady BirdsEpisode 2: Postpartum Running: What You Need to Know 🏃♀️Calling all postpartum runners (or runners-to-be)! 🏃♀️✨ In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about getting back to running after having a baby. From strength training (yes, you need it) to cardio alternatives when running isn’t quite in the cards, we’ve got you covered.
We also dive into the juicy details of how breastfeeding can impact your return to running (hello, hormones!) and share three must-know running form tips to keep you moving efficiently and pain-free. Plus, a little love for Julie Weeb’s work and why we think every postpartum runner should know...2025-02-0435 min
The Connected MomCaregiving with Grit and GraceGet you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely WorldAre you a caregiver? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed? Join Becky and Jessica Ronne as they discuss caregiving with grace and grit.Jessica's book: Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement-Wisdom and Refreshment for Every Season of LifeJess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host, documentary producer at caregiverdoc.com, and caregiver advocate. She is founder and executive director of The Lucas Project—a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition and respite for special needs families. Sh...2025-01-0233 minIn Her WordsAuthor Spotlight: A Conversation with Becky EllisBecky Ellis shares insights from writing her memoir as well as her extensive experience in the publishing industry. Becky is a Timberwolf Pup and her story confronts the silence surrounding the generational impact of war. The daughter of a highly decorated World War II combat sergeant, she is a veteran of a war fought at home. She earned a BA in English Literature at UC Berkeley and has over twenty years of experience in the publishing industry. She teaches writing in Portland, Oregon, where she lives, plays, and has raised three daughters. Little Avalanches is her debut memoir.2024-12-0535 min
My Artist Friend#3 - Jessica of Tiny Deer Studio & The Pin DepartmentI’d like to introduce you to my artist friend, Jessica Watkins of Tiny Deer Studio and The Pin Department. We’ve been friends for years and this conversation was just so fun! If you’ve watched my YouTube videos about making pins, you’ll know that Jessica helped me produce my first enamel pins and effectively changed my life. We chat about making difficult choices and big life moves. We chat about doing markets, different ways we find time to play in our creativity and lots about our love for H-E-B as Texans in differen...2024-12-0355 min
The Beautiful and BannedS2, E12: Carolyn Foote from Texas FReadom FightersCarolyn Foote, co-founder of Texas FReadom Fighters joins Christine and Jessica in a riveting conversation about the recent history of book banning in the US, and what's about to come. This discussion blew our minds--we understand the outrage, the fear, and the political strategies in totally new ways. Of course it was the experienced librarian who is also a freedom fighter whose words changed our lives! "The Beautiful and Banned" is produced by Jessica Goudeau and Christine Renee Miller. Follow us on social media: @beautifulandbannedpod, @christinereneemiller, and @jessica_goudeau.Read Jessica's latest book, We Were...2024-11-2659 min
Feminist Founders: Building Profitable People-First BusinessesMulti-Stakeholder Cooperatives Are the Future of Ethical Book Publishing with Zia DioneIn this episode of Feminist Founders, Becky Mollenkamp chats with Zia Dione about her unique journey through feminism and how her views evolved into womanism. Zia shares her thoughts on the differences between Feminism vs. Womanism, exploring the importance of intersectionality in business and how her personal experiences shaped her passion for creating a cooperative business model. They dive deep into Zia’s mission to disrupt traditional publishing with her self-publishing cooperative, "Trunk of My Car," which offers a community-based and ethical alternative to platforms like Amazon KDP. Zia also explains how the multi-stakeholder cooperative structure can create a fa...2024-11-1857 minThis Flocked Up LifeHandling the HolidaysSend us a textIn today’s episode, we have a question from Jessica C., she says, "The holiday season is coming and it can bring out both the magic and the madness. How do you balance the joy with stress? Do you have any go to strategies for keeping things manageable and meaningful?"The holiday season is a mix of joy and chaos, especially for moms juggling it all. Becky and Lacey open up about their own holiday traditions, share practical tips for staying sane, and explore how to create truly meaningful moments amidst th...2024-11-1339 min
This EndoLifePycnogenol for Endo, POTS, MCAS and PerimenopauseRecently I shared an episode on pycnogenol and the research behind its use for chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis - and the evidence is pretty impressive.I mentioned in the show that pycnogenol is one of my favourite supplements for us endo peeps, and I thought I should elaborate on some of the key benefits, for those of you who are curious.Read more.I am now taking applications for my final one to one coaching cohort of 2024Apply here: https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching2024-11-0115 min
Your Breakthrough Blueprint with Becky Aste | for the highly ambitious, high-performing wife who is ready to repair connection in her marriage and harmony in her body and lifeYou Can't Intellectualize Your Way Into HealingIn today's episode, my guest Jessica Rozak and I are discussing the importance of experiencing emotions rather than just intellectualizing them. Jessica provides practical tips and a role-play exercise to help listeners learn how to regulate their emotions and build secure relationships.
Meet Jessica:
I guide intellectualizers out of their head and into their body to FEEL their emotions instead of thinking about them resulting in deep connection with the Self, presence, and inner peace.
Connect with Jessica:
jessicarozak.com
https://www.instagram...2024-10-2536 min
We Who Thirst by Jessica LM Jenkins009 Interview Becky Castle Miller: Anxiety, Worry, Trauma, and Emotions in ScriptureSend us a textWhat if understanding Jesus' emotions could transform your spiritual life? Join us as we welcome Becky Castle Miller, who shares her remarkable journey of navigating emotional health struggles and how they led her to explore the intersection of emotions and discipleship in Christianity. Becky's profound insights, particularly through the Gospel of Luke, reveal how studying the emotions of Christ has been spiritually transformative for her, offering a new lens of Christ-like compassion and reaffirming faith during times of personal trauma.Discover a biblical perspective on anxiety as we unpack the story...2024-10-1534 min